Alberta Faces Loan Dispute Over Bank Aid
Solon Low charged the federal treasury with bias in loan support, saying Alberta was refused Bank of Canada assistance while Saskatchewan received aid to meet a bond maturity. Hughes Cleaver rebutted claims of discrimination as Alberta pursued a Dominion charter for a provincial bank amid the committee's review.
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Ottawa
C.P
Solon Low
Commons Banking and Commerce Committee
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Hughes Cleaver
Lib
Halton
Low
Bank of Canada
Cleaver
Social Credit Administration of
Britain Faces Hitler Offer as Warships Sink in Mediterranean
The Italian light cruiser Bartolomeo Colleoni was sunk near Crete after a battle with Australian Sydney and a destroyer, with 250 rescued. Hitler warned Britain that the empire would be destroyed if it rejects his peace offer, while London circles said Britain would fight on.
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Britain
Hitler
British
G.B
Crete
H.M.A.S. Sydney
London
Bartolomeo Colleoni
Mediterranean
Sydney
Admiralty
J. A. Collins
Corleoni
Colleoni
Churchill
France
Germany
Berlin
Canada
British Isles
England
Great Britain
Japanese Tower Goverment Sets Axis Relation Policy
Tokyo July 19 sources say the inner government of the new Kanoe cabinet decided on relations with Italy and Germany and seeks closer working ties with the axis. It remains unclear whether the Netherlands Indies and French Indo China would be placed under protection. Japan aims to first reach an understanding with Berlin on actions in the South Seas.
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Tokyo
C.P
Kanoye
Italy
Germany
Axis
Netherlands Indies
French Indo-China
Japan
Berlin
South Seas
Baseball game summary from American League matchup
ety pitched a strong game for the visiting team allowing three runs in the initial innings before the home side rallied. Bridges Tebbetts and Gatehouse Peacock combined on the relief effort for the Red Sox. Kennedy Swift and Ross Braves provided the offensive spark for Philadelphia with key hits and runs.
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Sestan
Bridges
Tebbetts
Gatehouse and Peacock
Tattis
Philadelphia
Kennedy and
Swift
Ross and
Braves
Alberta Recruiting Centres List for Militia and Active Service
Calgary July 19 The Headquarters M D 13 provides a compiled list of recruiting centres for the Canadian Militia and Canadian Active Service Force. It names units with locations across Alberta including the 15th Alberta Light Horse at Armour, Calgary and multiple towns. the 19th Alberta Dragoons with several locations. 39th Field Battery Royal Canadian Artillery at Lethbridge. 98rd Field Battery at Macleod. and 112th Field Battery at Lethbridge.
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Calgary
Nist
M. D. 13
15Th Alberta Light Horse
Armored Car
Inniafail
Claresholm
Pincher Creek
Carstairs
Didsbury
High River
Hill Springs
Waterton
19Th
Alberta Dragoons
Edmonton
South Edmonton
Wainwright
Chauvin
Vegreville
Vermilion
39Th
Royal Canadian Artillery
Artillery
Lethbridge
R.C.A
Artllery
Macleod
First Local Body Invests Funds in War Savings Certs
The Canadian Legion becomes the first local organization to invest a portion of its funds in War Savings certificates following the July 17 regulation change. On Thursday morning, Legion officers advised War Savings committee chairman Percy Yeo that they would subscribe for 200 dollars. Other bodies are expected to follow as local groups invest to support Canada.
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Canadian Legion
The
Percy Yeo
War Savings Committee
the Legion
Canada
Mayor Telford backs padlock for bootleggers in Vancouver
Vancouver mayor Lyle Telford announced he would urge the city police commission to pad lock bootlegging and rookmaking businesses after a third police court conviction was recorded against them. He intends to present the recommendation at today's meeting in his role as chairman.
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Vancouver
CSP
Lyle Telford
City Police Commission
Commission
Mobility Plus Depth in Defence Army's Answer To Nazi Invasion Threat
AP reports from England describe Britain's largest army creating deep fortified positions across coastal areas with mobile reserve capabilities. The mobile defense includes earthworks, crown hills, pillboxes, and trenches, protected by coastal traps, while civilians are evacuated and security tightened.
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England
Britain
Flanders
Vonmmoint
Seashore Resort
Royal Air Force
British Carry Air War Deep Into Germany
London reports that July 19 British daylight raids targeted barge concentrations near Rotterdam and Bologna as barges were seen for an attack on Britain. RAF also hit warehouses at Le Havre and an airdrome at St. On, with three planes lost. Coastal Command joined wide ranging attacks on many objectives, some deep into central Germany.
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London
C.P
Rotterdam
Bologne
Air Ministry
Britain
Royal Air Force
le Havre
St. On
Germany
Germans Check Allied Forces on Meuse Heights
The Meuse front sees German resistance stiffened by Allied troops holding key heights. A royal visit to Canadian soldiers at Cliveden is noted, while Turkish forces in Gallipoli reportedly face ammo shortages amid ongoing operations.
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Fross
Meuse
King and Queen
Cliveden
Gallipoli
Spotty Showers Leave Little Benefit for Local Crops
Spotty showers drenched the area last night with about 2 inches in spots, but overall benefit was limited. Early sun returned this morning and a hot day ahead, with readings near 89 at noon, after highs of 78 and 91 on prior days.
British raids causing massive damage in Rhineland towns
BBC reported by NBC that German factories in the Rhineland suffered terrific damage from Royal Air Force raids. Civilians are nervously tense as continued bombing disrupts work, with eye witnesses noting severe destruction in Essen halting operations in that district.
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New York
British Broadcasting Corporation
National Broadcasting Corporation Company
Turkey
Royal Air Force
Rhineland
Essen
Alcatraz Hunger Strike Stirs San Francisco Prison
Ten sullen inmates at Alcatraz began a partial hunger strike on Monday causing tension on the San Francisco Bay island facility. Warden James A. Johnston reported no disorder as guards stayed, meals were partially withheld, and motives—privileges or commissary—remained unclear amid a broader display of defiance by about a third of the prison population.
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San Francisco
Alcatraz Federal Prison
United States
Sttaches
San Francisco Bay Island
James A. Johnston
Johnston
Alcatraz
Eagles Lodge Buys War Savings Certificates
After the Dominion government allowed lodges to purchase War Savings Certificates the Medicine Hat Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles bought a 500 block. The local committee commends their initiative as many Canadian groups invest surplus funds to aid the war effort. Several organizations locally plan to invest as well.
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Dominion
Medicine Hat Aerie
Order of Eagles
Canada
Medicine Hat Eagles Lodge
Oates Appointed Assistant Registrar in Medicine Hat
Ottawa advised this morning that William F. Oates will serve as assistant registrar for the Medicine Hat federal electoral district. The national registration is scheduled for August.
Raiders Chased Home After Fierce Air Battle Near Dover
British and German air forces fought over the Dover straits with a destroyer guard. A plane was shot down, and RAF fighters chased bombers toward Boulogne Calais where several planes were seen to fall into the sea. Damage reported in Scotland and off Ireland.
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Dover
London
Straits of Dover
English
Royal Air Force
Boulogne
Calais
England
Scotland
Ireland
Nomination Accepted by Roosevelt at Democratic Convention
President Roosevelt accepted the third term nomination before a listening Democratic gathering in Chicago. He said he would serve if drafted by the people and would run against Wendell Willkie in November. Wallace was chosen for vice president amid minority boos as the White House awaited the final decision.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Wendell L. Willkle
Alben W. Barkley
White House
Barkley
Wallace
Towan
Lightning kills Kenneth Davidson at Scout Lake cafe steps
Kenneth Davidson, 24, a well known local, was instantly killed by lightning last night while sitting on the steps of a restaurant at Scout Lake, 22 miles south of Assiniboia. He sat between two companions.
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Moose Jaw
Kenneth Davidson
Scout Lake
Assiniboia
Spanish Gibraltar demand aims at Spanish ears only
In Washington July 19 AP report argues Franco’s Gibraltar bid is a tactic aimed at Spain and not Britain. It notes Axis pressure signals in the war of nerves, with Britain facing urgent domestic issues while Gibraltar’s fortifications are strong.
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Washington
Spain
Britain
Rock
Franco
Japan
Burma Road
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